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Workers spray water-based insecticides in a community at Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City on August 22, 2024, to combat mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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DENGUE CASES iINCREASE

Lady Vicencio

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172438940010520240822-dengue-spray-old-balara-MT3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span id="isPasted" style="white-space:pre-wrap">Workers spray water-based insecticides in a community at Barangay Old Balara in Quezon City on August 22, 2024, to combat mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></span></div><div><span id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reminded local government units on Friday to strengthen their waste management efforts, following a surge in cases of leptospirosis and dengue. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Marcos addressed around 3,000 local chief executives attending the Local Governance Summit 2024 in Pasay City. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Currently, we are experiencing a surge in leptospirosis and dengue cases, attributed by the DOH to improper garbage disposal and poor waste management,” Marcos said in his speech.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Local chief executives must work harder to utilize environmentally-sound methods and waste minimization measures to protect public health and of course, our environment,” he added.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2024/8/15/government-hospitals-have-enough-beds-for-leptospirosis-patients-doh-1544">Government hospitals have enough beds for leptospirosis patients: DOH</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Marcos also mentioned that problems in solid waste management were a “major factor” of the flooding in Metro Manila brought about by typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The president urged LGUs to improve waste management and disposal efforts, especially in urban communities.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos backed the president’s call to prioritize waste management.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Ang sinasabi ng batas, bawat isang LGU may landfill. Hindi lahat may landfill. Tubig, sewage, very basic ‘yan eh,” Abalos said.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2024/7/2/-change-in-behavior-crucial-to-fight-vs-dengue-leptospirosis-doh-exec-1438">&#x27;Change in behavior&#x27; crucial to fight vs dengue, leptospirosis: DOH exec</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">During the summit, LGUs were encouraged to explore innovative technologies in carrying out their mandates to their respective communities.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Marcos administration is promoting the use of technology in developing infrastructure, urban planning, and streamlining government procedures.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The gathering of local leaders was seen as a venue for collaboration and benchmarking to capacitate LGUs in strengthening local government systems and policies. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br/></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/30/philhealth-touts-packages-for-rainy-season-illnesses-1448">PhilHealth touts packages for rainy season illnesses</a></div>

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Marcos urges LGUs: Improve waste management amid leptospirosis, dengue surge

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Published Aug 23, 2024 01:08 PM PHT

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